12:34pm – The Seibu Lions could post Kikuchi some time before the end of the month (possibly around the 20th). The deadline is December 5. Kikuchi is planning to attend Fan Appreciation Day on November 23, as well as other team functions. Daily Sports 11/13/2018, Sponichi 11/13/2018

8:58pm – Kikuchi spoke to reporters on October 29 and said that it had been his dream to play in the Majors since he was in high school. He also told reporters he looked forward to speaking to the Lions. According to Sponichi, Scott Boras might be the top candidate to represent Kikuchi. Sanspo 10/30/2018, Sports Hochi 10/30/2018, Sponichi 10/30/2018